Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 29th October 2019

Lot 120

A 19th century Portuguese silver wine taster

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £3000

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Description

A 19th century Portuguese silver wine taster,

maker's mark AF? script, Oporto 1843-53,

tapering circular form, the raised and dipped centre engraved with an armorial, diameter 11.5cm, approx. weight 2.7oz.

Provenance: The Hadad Collection, Christie's South Kensington, 5 December 2000, lot 212.

The arms are that of Kent quartering Cotter.